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sig · 01-28-2013, 02:00 AM

Hi all!

I was recently relocated to brisbane due to work - so I have no idea/experiences with the area of brisvegas

Did a quick search within the regional forum regarding experiences with dealership up in brisbane - couldn't find much! Read a few conflicting reviews regarding Brisbane VS Westside dealership.

I've got my first service coming up for the 1 (vehicle check) - so I was wondering, any particular recommendations with which dealership? I'm staying north of the cbd, but wouldnt mind the drive for a quality service.

to the brisbaners - hope to see you on the roads! (AW 135i)

& fellow Vic 1ers' - I'll be back regularly to melb, so I'll try to join in the meets!

Thanks again

sparoz · 01-28-2013, 02:42 AM

Brisbane and Westside owned by the same mob. They are all very nice people.

BBK · 01-28-2013, 02:52 AM

Never had an issue with the service at Westside, so never had the need to try somewhere else...

Orlin · 01-28-2013, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBK

Never had an issue with the service at Westside, so never had the need to try somewhere else...

+ 1

Westside were always good to me.

sparoz · 01-28-2013, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparoz

Brisbane and Westside owned by the same mob. They are all very nice people.

My suggestion for you would be to go to Brisbane BMW if you are just north of the CBD and see how it goes, as they should be about the same. Westside is just too long especially through city traffic from the Northside (sorry BBK, Orlin!

)

We can certainly advise you better options if you prefer better than dealer service

.

VGR00 · 01-28-2013, 04:29 AM

Welcome to Bris. I used to go to the Bris dealership but I'm happy to drive the extra as I think the service at Westside is heaps better. Not as rushed and i get the sence they really services the car and not just washed it. i also dont like how tight the parking is at Bris and the morning drop off there looks like a Toyota dealersip. I live on the north side of town too.

Knightelf · 01-28-2013, 05:25 AM

Brisbane BMW are "ok" but Westside BMW is better. Also takes 1-2 weeks to book a service with Brisbane BMW (if you need a loaner) vs only a couple days at Westside.

chappy · 01-28-2013, 05:52 AM

Westside BMW for me and i travel there from Coorparoo, brisbane BMW is always very very busy.

sparoz · 01-28-2013, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparoz

My suggestion for you would be to go to Brisbane BMW if you are just north of the CBD and see how it goes, as they should be about the same. Westside is just too long especially through city traffic from the Northside (sorry BBK, Orlin!

)

We can certainly advise you better options if you prefer better than dealer service

.

With that many votes for Westside - just ignore me

sig · 01-28-2013, 06:16 AM

haha, thanks heaps for the review guys!

I drove past fortitude valley a few times, the dealership doesnt look that big - i can imagine the parking would be insane! during peak times.

I'm gonna try westside as suggested!

Thanks again for the quick reply and the warm welcome!!

oystero · 01-28-2013, 06:43 AM

Glad you are settling well Sig. Hope to catch up again when you are back in melb

AshOz125i · 01-28-2013, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sig

haha, thanks heaps for the review guys!

I drove past fortitude valley a few times, the dealership doesnt look that big - i can imagine the parking would be insane! during peak times.

I'm gonna try westside as suggested!

Thanks again for the quick reply and the warm welcome!!

I had my 3rd brake light replaced at the fortitude valley bmw a few weeks back. my partner had issues finding a park as well as she was following me there. sort of gotta just commit to any kind of free street parking no matter how small.

BMW86 · 01-28-2013, 11:25 PM

+ 1

Westside are not only great, but also consistent. It's worth the trip if you can afford the time.

Alext · 01-30-2013, 05:14 AM

What about the dealership on the Sunshine Coast...Coastline BMW?

///Chase · 01-30-2013, 05:41 AM

I've only been to Brisbane, Matt the Service guys is awesome, grade A+ service.

They are always quite busy though, and its not the funnest place to get in and out of. Never been to west-side, but only heard good things.

sparoz · 01-30-2013, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alext

What about the dealership on the Sunshine Coast...Coastline BMW?

It has been a long time Alext. I would love to recommend them to the OP, but it is a fair hike from north of CBD. However, time wise it might not be that much different to Westside.

Alext · 02-01-2013, 02:18 AM

Thanks Sparoz

I might try them one day - I got a service coming up later this year.

OOOSQ · 02-01-2013, 06:45 PM

Brisbane BMW is great for us.

Sword · 02-03-2013, 06:23 AM

I had a lengthy and extremely ugly experience with Brisbane BMW.
Head down to Motorline BMW. The service between the two is night and day.

Rob

01-28-2013, 02:00 AM	#1
sig New Member Drives: Z4 E89 & E82 135i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Aus - Melbourne Posts: 17 iTrader: (0)	Brisb: New to Bris - dealer servicing recommendations? Hi all! I was recently relocated to brisbane due to work - so I have no idea/experiences with the area of brisvegas Did a quick search within the regional forum regarding experiences with dealership up in brisbane - couldn't find much! Read a few conflicting reviews regarding Brisbane VS Westside dealership. I've got my first service coming up for the 1 (vehicle check) - so I was wondering, any particular recommendations with which dealership? I'm staying north of the cbd, but wouldnt mind the drive for a quality service. to the brisbaners - hope to see you on the roads! (AW 135i) & fellow Vic 1ers' - I'll be back regularly to melb, so I'll try to join in the meets! Thanks again
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01-28-2013, 02:42 AM	#2
sparoz Brigadier General Drives: VO 1///M; AW X3 30d Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast Posts: 4,552 iTrader: (0)	Brisbane and Westside owned by the same mob. They are all very nice people. __________________ 1///M - Valencia Orange X3 30d - Alpine White Under Six Seconds http://www.under6s.com

01-28-2013, 05:52 AM	#8
chappy Lieutenant Drives: 335 M-SPORT COUPE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 529 iTrader: (0)	Westside BMW for me and i travel there from Coorparoo, brisbane BMW is always very very busy. __________________ THE BEAST Vishnu Procede V5 2.5rev/Stage 2/ AFE DCI Intake /M3 suspension/Forge Intercooler/Alpina B3 AT Flash/Bird's B3 Suspension/BMW OEM M3 Steering Wheel and DCT Paddles

01-28-2013, 11:25 PM	#13
BMW86 Major General Drives: BMW 135i / Kawa Ninja Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 8,619 iTrader: (0)	+ 1 Westside are not only great, but also consistent. It's worth the trip if you can afford the time. __________________ BMW 135i N54 TWIN TURBO Quarter Mile 12.173@113.70mph - Street Tyres Queensland Raceway Sprint 1:01:22 - Street Tyres Queensland Raceway Clubman 1:04:74 - Street Tyres Lakeside Raceway 1:03:97 - Street Tyres

02-01-2013, 06:45 PM	#18
OOOSQ First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 2.0d AW X3 M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 346 iTrader: (0)	Brisbane BMW is great for us. __________________ My X3

01-28-2013, 02:52 AM	#3
BBK Brigadier General Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 3,053 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [2.88]	Never had an issue with the service at Westside, so never had the need to try somewhere else...

01-28-2013, 04:29 AM	#6
VGR00 Major Drives: 125I Edition Sport Carbon Blk Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane - Australia Posts: 1,440 iTrader: (0)	Welcome to Bris. I used to go to the Bris dealership but I'm happy to drive the extra as I think the service at Westside is heaps better. Not as rushed and i get the sence they really services the car and not just washed it. i also dont like how tight the parking is at Bris and the morning drop off there looks like a Toyota dealersip. I live on the north side of town too.

01-28-2013, 05:25 AM	#7
Knightelf Lieutenant Drives: 2011 135i SGM DCT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brisbane Posts: 468 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	Brisbane BMW are "ok" but Westside BMW is better. Also takes 1-2 weeks to book a service with Brisbane BMW (if you need a loaner) vs only a couple days at Westside.

01-28-2013, 06:16 AM	#10
sig New Member Drives: Z4 E89 & E82 135i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Aus - Melbourne Posts: 17 iTrader: (0)	haha, thanks heaps for the review guys! I drove past fortitude valley a few times, the dealership doesnt look that big - i can imagine the parking would be insane! during peak times. I'm gonna try westside as suggested! Thanks again for the quick reply and the warm welcome!!

01-28-2013, 06:43 AM	#11
oystero Second Lieutenant Drives: AW 1M, E90 320d Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 232 iTrader: (0)	Glad you are settling well Sig. Hope to catch up again when you are back in melb

01-30-2013, 05:14 AM	#14
Alext Lieutenant Colonel Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest Posts: 1,903 iTrader: (2)	What about the dealership on the Sunshine Coast...Coastline BMW?

01-30-2013, 05:41 AM	#15
///Chase Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 135i DCT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane Posts: 291 iTrader: (0)	I've only been to Brisbane, Matt the Service guys is awesome, grade A+ service. They are always quite busy though, and its not the funnest place to get in and out of. Never been to west-side, but only heard good things.

02-01-2013, 02:18 AM	#17
Alext Lieutenant Colonel Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest Posts: 1,903 iTrader: (2)	Thanks Sparoz I might try them one day - I got a service coming up later this year.

02-03-2013, 06:23 AM	#19
Sword BMW Newb Drives: Z4MC Join Date: May 2012 Location: Brisbane Posts: 55 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW F10 520D [0.00]	I had a lengthy and extremely ugly experience with Brisbane BMW. Head down to Motorline BMW. The service between the two is night and day. Rob

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